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Review: THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS, Rose Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 12, 2026

Today we are wearily familiar with the terms 'Stop the Boats' and the narrative that all refugees are coming to Britain to take 'our' jobs, scam us for benefits and prey upon young girls. Nick Ahad's adaptation of Onjali Q. Raúf's beautiful book, The Boy at the Back of the Class, takes much of the political heat out of the issue with a hopeful and very human production for all ages.

Photos: Rose Theatre and Children’s Theatre Partnership Present THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026

THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS is now playing at Rose Theatre in a stage adaptation of Onjali Q. Raúf’s novel. Directed by Monique Touko and adapted by Nick Ahad. Check out photos of the show.

Cast and Creative Team Set For THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

Rose Theatre and Children's Theatre Partnership have announced full casting and further creative team for the 2026 return and tour of the adaptation of Onjali Q. Raúf's multi award-winning children's book The Boy at the Back of the Class.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS at the Rose Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024

Rose Theatre and Children’s Theatre Partnership present the world premiere stage adaptation of the multi award-winning and best-selling children’s book The Boy at the Back of the Class, based on the novel by Onjali Q. Raúf, adapted by Nick Ahad and directed by Monique Touko. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

Cast and Creatives Set for THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 9, 2024

Rose Theatre and Children’s Theatre Partnership have revealed full casting and further creative team for the world premiere stage adaptation of the multi award-winning and best-selling children’s book The Boy at the Back of the Class, based on the novel by Onjali Q. Raúf, adapted by Nick Ahad and directed by Monique Touko.

Review: DISRUPTION, Park Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Jul 14, 2023

Disruption comes from a place of curiosity. It’s an intellectually provocative story, expertly woven into an absorbing piece of choral theatre.

Photos: First Look at DISRUPTION at the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2023

Production images have been released for the world premiere of Disruption by Andrew Stein, playing now at the Park Theatre until 5 August.

DISRUPTION Comes to Park Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023

The full cast has been announced for the forthcoming world premiere of Disruption by Andrew Stein.